Multiple Choice:
a.) two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve
b.) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
c.) two, four, six, eight, 10, 12
d.) 2, 4, 6, 8, ten, twelve
c.) two, four, six, eight, 10, 12
Write out one through nine. Use numerals for all numbers over 10.
100
The U.S. President gave his State of the Union address.
The U.S. president gave his State of the Union address.
Rule: Do not capitalize titles that are used without an individual's name
100
She googled the name of the actor.
She Googled the name of the actor.
Rule: Google, Googled, Googling are all capitalized.
100
The employee purchased apples, bananas, pears, and oranges.
The employee purchased apples, bananas, pears and oranges.
Rule: AP Style does not use the Oxford Comma; do not use a comma between the last two items of a list.
200
The Denver Broncos played the New England Patriots on January 19th.
The Denver Broncos played the New England Patriots on Jan. 19.
Rule: Abbreviate the months Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. Spell out the months March, April, May, June, July. Do not use th, nd, rd, etc. after dates.
200
He is studying for his M.A. in psychology.
He is studying for his master's in psychology.
200
She checked her e-mail on her iphone.
She checked her email on her iPhone.
200
She ran towards the finish line.
She ran toward the finish line.
Rule: toward / not towards, forward / not forwards, backward / not backwards
300
The organization will hold the next two events April 30 at 8:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.
The organization will hold the next two events April 30 at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
300
They listened to Astronaut Chris Hadfield's presentation.
They listened to astronaut Chris Hadfield's presentation.
Rule: Most occupational titles (astronaut, editor, teacher) are not capitalized.
300
Multiple Choice:
a.) ebook, ereader, internet, iPad
b.) e-book, e-reader, Internet, iPad
c.) e-book, e-reader, internet, i-pad
d.) e-book, e-reader, Internet, ipad
b.) e-book, e-reader, Internet, iPad
300
Its snowing right now. Do you think the bird will fly back to it's nest?
It's snowing right now. Do you think the bird will fly back to its nest?